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an open book with a drawing of a human leg and a picture of a plantan open book with a picture of a clock on it
Jeschke Jádi Auctions Berlin

Estimate €300 - €400
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Description
Medicine Claverie, A. The ‘La Francaise’ artificial leg. Designed by the French, manufactured in French workshops. With illustrations in the text and 4 full-page chromolithographs. Paris, self-published, undated. (1920). 28 pp. 4°. Paperback with embossed title label (slightly stained). Very rare. – Catalogue of a French manufacturer of prostheses. – Auguste Claverie was best known for his innovations in corset production. However, after the First World War, the corset manufacturer’s company focused for a time on the production of prostheses for veterans who had lost a leg during the war. Furthermore, the company also became known for its temporary production of condoms. - Margins slightly browned. Overall in good condition. Medicine – With illustrations in the text and 4 full-page chromolithographs. – Very rare. – Catalogue from a French manufacturer of prostheses. – Auguste Claverie became known primarily for his advancements in corset manufacturing. However, following the First World War, the company focused for a time on producing prostheses for veterans who had lost a leg during the war. The company also became known for its production of condoms during that period. - Edges slightly browned. Overall in good condition. This lot is subject to standard tax. A 24.95% buyer’s premium is payable on the hammer price, and 7% (Books and Art) or 19% VAT (Manuscripts, Screenprints, Offset Prints, Photographs) is payable on the final invoice amount within the European Union. This lot is subject to the standard tax regime. A 24.95% buyer’s premium applies to the hammer price, and 7% (books and art) or 19% VAT (manuscripts, screen prints, offset prints and photographs) applies to the final invoice amount within the European Union.
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About the sale Valuable books, prints, historical photographs
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Auction time 10/24/2026 at 10:00 AM
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